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9 NZMJ 7 February 2020, Vol 133 No 1509 ISSN 1175-8716 © NZMA www.nzma.org.nz/journal Does screening for myopia in New Zealand meet screening programme criteria? Ben Wilkinson, Graham Wilson M yopia is the most common ocu- lar problem internationally and prevalence is increasing. Research suggests myopia currently affects 23% of the world population, with estimates of 49% affected by 2050. 1 In certain East Asian coun- tries myopia affects 90% of young adults. 2 Nearly a third (30%) of 17-year-olds in Sydney are myopic, which represents a dou- bling of prevalence from a decade earlier. 3 The only published New Zealand data come from a survey (1984) with a prevalence of myopia of 4.2% in Dunedin 11-year-olds. 4 Unpublished data from the same cohort at age 45 shows prevalence of myopia of 34.1%. 5 The increasing prevalence of myopia is linked primarily to environmental factors including near work activities and de- creased outdoor time. 6 High myopia increas- es the risk of irreversible vision loss through predisposition to ocular changes, including cataract, glaucoma, retinal detachment and myopic macular degeneration. 1 Even a low myope (one to three dioptres) is twice as likely to develop myopic maculopathy, glaucoma or posterior subcapsular cataract, and at least three times as likely to develop retinal detachment. 7–9 Petty et al suggested that the risks asso- ciated with myopia in New Zealand are under-appreciated by the medical, educa- tional and public health community. 10 Current treatment is aimed at correcting refractive error rather than preventing axial length elongation. Attempting to prevent myopia progression offers an opportunity to decrease the burden of myopia on individuals and wider society. 10 Current New Zealand national vision screening guidelines published in 2014 ABSTRACT AIM: The purpose of this paper is to assess whether screening for myopia in New Zealand is valid under scrutiny of the Wilson and Jungner criteria. There is a worldwide myopia epidemic which requires urgent attention to reduce vision impairment, blindness and costs to wider society. The risks associated with myopia are under-appreciated in New Zealand, and treatments need to be refocused from correcting refractive error to preventing axial length elongation. METHODS: The Wilson and Jungner criteria was used to assess the validity of screening for myopia in New Zealand through review of the latest evidence relevant to each point within the criteria. RESULTS: We found that the screening for myopia in New Zealand met 7 out of 10 of the Wilson and Jungner criteria. CONCLUSIONS: The concept of a screening programme for myopia in New Zealand performed relatively well, and should be considered further. Further randomised clinical trials, which clearly identify the appropriate treatment modalities and timing, would allow the establishment of robust New Zealand specific myopia management guidelines. We would then suggest a trial of a screening programme in New Zealand setting to assess real-world feasibility and cost-effectiveness to identify early myopia and provide treatment to slow progression. Adjustments could be made to the already available screening programme, consisting of suitable reduction of screening age, and introduction of autorefractors. ARTICLE

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9 NZMJ 7 February 2020, Vol 133 No 1509ISSN 1175-8716 © NZMAwww.nzma.org.nz/journal

Does screening for myopia in New Zealand meet screening

programme criteria?Ben Wilkinson, Graham Wilson

Myopia is the most common ocu-lar problem internationally and prevalence is increasing. Research

suggests myopia currently affects 23% of the world population, with estimates of 49% affected by 2050.1 In certain East Asian coun-tries myopia affects 90% of young adults.2 Nearly a third (30%) of 17-year-olds in Sydney are myopic, which represents a dou-bling of prevalence from a decade earlier.3 The only published New Zealand data come from a survey (1984) with a prevalence of myopia of 4.2% in Dunedin 11-year-olds.4 Unpublished data from the same cohort at age 45 shows prevalence of myopia of 34.1%.5 The increasing prevalence of myopia is linked primarily to environmental factors including near work activities and de-creased outdoor time.6 High myopia increas-es the risk of irreversible vision loss through

predisposition to ocular changes, including cataract, glaucoma, retinal detachment and myopic macular degeneration.1 Even a low myope (one to three dioptres) is twice as likely to develop myopic maculopathy, glaucoma or posterior subcapsular cataract, and at least three times as likely to develop retinal detachment.7–9

Petty et al suggested that the risks asso-ciated with myopia in New Zealand are under-appreciated by the medical, educa-tional and public health community.10 Current treatment is aimed at correcting refractive error rather than preventing axial length elongation. Attempting to prevent myopia progression offers an opportunity to decrease the burden of myopia on individuals and wider society.10 Current New Zealand national vision screening guidelines published in 2014

ABSTRACTAIM: The purpose of this paper is to assess whether screening for myopia in New Zealand is valid under scrutiny of the Wilson and Jungner criteria. There is a worldwide myopia epidemic which requires urgent attention to reduce vision impairment, blindness and costs to wider society. The risks associated with myopia are under-appreciated in New Zealand, and treatments need to be refocused from correcting refractive error to preventing axial length elongation.

METHODS: The Wilson and Jungner criteria was used to assess the validity of screening for myopia in New Zealand through review of the latest evidence relevant to each point within the criteria.

RESULTS: We found that the screening for myopia in New Zealand met 7 out of 10 of the Wilson and Jungner criteria.

CONCLUSIONS: The concept of a screening programme for myopia in New Zealand performed relatively well, and should be considered further. Further randomised clinical trials, which clearly identify the appropriate treatment modalities and timing, would allow the establishment of robust New Zealand specific myopia management guidelines. We would then suggest a trial of a screening programme in New Zealand setting to assess real-world feasibility and cost-e� ectiveness to identify early myopia and provide treatment to slow progression. Adjustments could be made to the already available screening programme, consisting of suitable reduction of screening age, and introduction of autorefractors.

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state two purposes: to identify children with amblyopia at an age when treatment might be effective; and to identify and refer children with reduced visual acuity for further assessment. Screening consists of a ‘B4 School Check’ (<age 4) and Year 7 (age 11) vision screening. Visual acuity testing is measured and referrals are made to optom-etrists or ophthalmologists if screening requirements are not met.11 The 2010 Eye Health Workforce Service Review suggested improvements are needed in vision screening. Health Workforce New Zealand supports the rationalisation and standard-isation of child vision screening services in New Zealand.12

The aim of a screening programme is to identify disease in a community early, to enable earlier intervention to avoid suffering from the disease.13 Proposed screening programmes must be carefully evaluated to avoid potential adverse effects of screening.14 The aim of this paper is to evaluate the validity of screening for childhood myopia in New Zealand utilising the Wilson and Jungner criteria. The Wilson and Jungner criteria published in 1968 is a method for considering the utility of screening programmes for disease control.15 Although newer policy tools are available, the validity of the criteria remains undis-puted today.13 Ideally all 10 of the Wilson and Jungner criteria should be met before a screening programme is adopted. If there is uncertainty or failure to meet criteria, then further research or pilot screening programmes should be conducted. The criteria have different weights in different settings; for example, in a wealthier juris-diction there may be less emphasis on cost-effectiveness. Furthermore, issues such as “service availability” will be more important in rural settings compared with highly urbanised settings.13 Below, the criteria are used to examine the validity of screening for childhood myopia in New Zealand.

The condition sought should be an important health problem

Myopia is the most common cause of distance vision impairment interna-tionally and prevalence is increasing.1 Individuals not treated endure lifelong

visual impairment and increased risk of blindness.7–9 Financial cost to individuals and society are signifi cant.16,17 Refractive error and low vision are ranked number fi ve on the World Health Organization priority eye disease list.18 Myopia ranks as the third most common long-term health condition in Australian children.19

There should be an accepted treatment for patients with recognised disease

Researched methods to reduce the rate of myopia progression include behavioural, pharmacological and optical approaches.20 The International Myopia Institute concluded that modalities within all three approaches are worthy of further explo-ration, and variability in treatment effi cacy exists at an individual level.21 Increased near work and lack of outdoor activity are risk factors for myopia progression, and therefore are the targets of behavioural intervention.6 A 2017 meta-analysis showed increased outdoor time reduced myopia onset and subsequent progression.22

Pharmacologically, multiple antimusca-rinic drugs have been studied. Low-dose atropine has proven most promising with clinical effi cacy, and tolerability with minimal adverse effects.23–25 Chia et al concluded that low-dose atropine (0.01%) for periods up to fi ve years is a clinically viable treatment.26 Their results showed mean myopia progression at fi ve years (1.38 D) in children receiving atropine 0.01% was similar to placebo eyes at 2.5 years (1.40 D), suggesting a 50% reduction in progression of spherical equivalence.26 However, it is important to note that the effect of low-dose atropine (0.01%) on slowing axial elongation has not been convinc-ingly established.27 Issues also exist around possible myopic rebound with treatment cessation, and requirement for long-term adherence.23–25 The recent one-year results of the LAMP study conclude that 0.05%, 0.025% and 0.01% atropine eye drops were well tolerated, and reduced myopia progression with a concentration-de-pendent response.28 0.05% atropine was the most effective in controlling spherical equivalence progression and axial length elongation over a period of one year.28

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Results showed a larger axial length change at one year in the placebo group (0.41 +/- 0.22mm) than in the 0.05% (0.20+/-0.25mm), 0.025% (0.29+/-0.20mm) and 0.01% (0.36+/-0.29mm) atropine groups (P<0.001). Pairwise comparison of axial length change between the 0.01% atropine and placebo groups was not statistically signifi cant (P<0.18).28

Various optical treatments have been investigated for myopia treatment. The majority have shown some effi cacy in small studies, although some systematic reviews question viability. The International Myopia Institute suggests that orthokera-tology lenses slow myopia by approximately 30–60%.21 A 2015 systematic review also suggested orthokeratology is viable for myopia treatment.29 A further meta-analysis in 2018 concluded that adoption of orthokeratology for myopia control in children requires careful thought, given the risk-benefi t ratio combined with the low compliance of the patients has not yet delivered unidirectional results.25 Benefi ts of orthokeratology include not having to wear a vision correction during the day.21 Issues include risk-benefi t ratio with increased risk of keratitis, possible myopic rebound on cessation, and compliance.24 The Interna-tional Myopia Institute suggested multifocal soft contact lenses are expected to slow myopia progression by about 30–50%.21

Available guidelines from the Interna-tional Myopia institute and the Brien Holden Institute advise clinicians on implementing methods of intervention for myopia control using available evidence.30,31 Given existing uncertainties around optical and pharma-cological treatment, further randomised clinical trials which clearly defi ne appro-priate myopia treatment modality and timing will be integral in ensuring clinical guidelines are robust. New Zealand Myopia Action Group (NZMAG) is a panel of experts with an aim to reduce the impact of myopia in New Zealand. They aim to create New Zealand-specifi c guidelines adapted from the aforementioned international guidelines.

Facilities for diagnosis and treatment should be available

Vision screening programmes already exist through New Zealand Vision Hearing

Technicians, ie, the B4 School check (age <4) and year 7 (age 11) vision screening.12 The B4 School Check is performed in conjunction with hearing testing. Once an individual is diagnosed with myopia, they would be referred to publicly funded optometry or ophthalmology clinics for ongoing management. The New Zealand Myopia Action Group (NZMAG) is advocating for Pharmac to fund low-dose atropine. Current monthly cost of low-dose atropine (0.01%) in New Zealand is approximately $50/month per individual.32

There should be a recognisable latent or early symptomatic stage

Myopia can be easily identifi ed at an early stage through photorefraction combined with an accepted defi nition of myopia.33–35

There should be a suitable test or examination

A variety of reliable and user friendly vision screening devices exist including PlusoptiX, Retinomax, Welch Allyn Spot Vision Screener, Topcon KR-8900, Nidek ARK-510A and Huvitz HRK-7000A. Photore-fraction is advantageous over visual acuity given it obtains an estimation of severity of myopia.33 PlusoptiX photorefraction vision screening device aims to empower primary healthcare providers to detect prevalent vision disorders in children as early as possible. Screening with PlusoptiX is possible from the age of fi ve months and meets the guidelines of the American Academy of Pediatrics.33 PlusoptiX A12 has been shown to yield a good estimation of the spherical and cylindrical component of refractive errors compared to cycloplegic examination, with greater accuracy in the myopic and astigmatic subgroups compared with hyperopic subgroups.36 The sensitivity, specifi city, positive and negative predictive values for myopia were, respectively, 86%, 93%, 82% and 94%, with an average overes-timation of myopia by 0.05 D.36

The test should be acceptable to the population

Photorefraction vision screening devices offer a reliable, fast, non-invasive, user friendly screening method that is acceptable to the population.33–36

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The natural history of the condition, including development from latent to declared disease, should be adequately understood

Our understanding of most medical condi-tions is often in a state constant evolution. It could be argued that we have an adequate understanding of myopia. Myopia is variably defi ned as a refractive error equal to or worse than −0.25 to −1.00 D, and is often graded according to severity and age of onset.37 Severity of myopia is generally categorised as low (−0.50 to −2.99 D), moderate (−3.00 to −5.99 D) or severe (worse than or equal to −6.00).38

Myopia is understood as a multifactorial disease infl uenced by interplay between genetic and environmental factors.24 In 2016 approximately 70 genetic loci had been linked to primary myopias.39 Animal models have shown response of axial eye growth in order to compensate for imposed defocus.40 Various bio-molecular pathways have been investigated; for example, dopamine plays an important role in the development of experi-mental myopia.41 Myopia usually fi rst occurs in school-age children. This is defi ned as youth onset myopia with onset prior to age 20. Because the eye continues to grow during childhood and adolescence, myopia typically progresses until about the age of 20 years.39

There should be an agreed policy on whom to treat as patients

A 2018 survey of paediatric ophthalmol-ogists internationally concluded “there is no consensus of the best treatment method in order to prevent myopia progression, when to begin treatment, and in whom treatment should be tailored according to one’s genetic background”.20 In August 2018, the Brien Holden Vision Institute released “Guidelines for Myopia Management” (Figure 1). Described as an “evidence-based, free, easy-to-use, practical tool developed to assist the busy eye-care professional manage patients with myopia”. The guide-lines inform practitioners of appropriate diagnostic tests, risk assessment, myopia management options and scheduling of follow-up visits and tests.30 In February 2019, the International Myopia Institute released a “Clinical Management Guidelines Report”. The report suggests effective guidelines for myopia control require understanding of the epidemiology of myopia, risk factors,

interventions, as well as an appropriate communication strategy. The report detailed an evidence-based best practice approach to myopia control, including risk factor identifi cation, examination, selection of treatment strategies and guidelines for ongoing management.31 They highlighted that there is currently no research investi-gating the appropriate point of intervention based on age or refractive status. They suggested that appropriate treatment should be selected based on patient specifi c factors, with multiple risk factors requiring more strategic management and closer monitoring. Their guidelines suggest reas-sessment every six months to monitor effi cacy and safety, with more frequent visits within the fi rst six months.41 New Zealand Myopia Action Group is a panel of experts with an aim to reduce the impact of myopia in New Zealand. They are refi ning New Zealand-specifi c guidelines adapted from aforementioned international guidelines.

The cost of case finding (including diagnosis) should be economically balanced in relation to possible expenditure on medical care as a whole

Myopia imposes considerable economic burden on patients, public health systems and wider society. Analyses performed in Australia and the US have shown the cost of refractive correction is the highest among ocular diseases.42 Estimates suggests annual global loss of $202 billion of gross domestic product due to uncorrected refractive error.17 A study of Singaporean adults with myopia estimated a cost of US$709 per person per year. This equates to lifetime cost to an individual with disease for 80 years of US$17,020.43 Costs of an effective screening programme include staffi ng, administration, screening facilities and vision screening equipment. Facilities to provide ongoing monitoring of effi cacy and safety would be required.41 Effi cacy would be monitored by axial length measurement and refraction. Safety monitoring of atropine would require intraocular pressure testing and pupil function, and orthokeratology would require corneal topography.41 Treatment costs of identifi ed cases with low-dose atropine are likely to be low.30 Nevertheless, there is still a need for real-world cost-effectiveness studies of using antimuscarinic drugs for slowing progression of myopia.

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Figure 1: Guidelines for Myopia Management, Brien Holden Institute.40

Table 1: Validity of Screening for Childhood Myopia in New Zealand—Wilson and Jungner Criteria.15

The condition sought should be an important health problem ✔

There should be an accepted treatment for patients with recognised disease X

Facilities for diagnosis and treatment should be available ✔

There should be a recognisable latent or early symptomatic stage ✔

There should be a suitable test or examination ✔

The test should be acceptable to the population ✔

The natural history of the condition, including development from latent to declared disease, should be adequately understood.

There should be an agreed policy on whom to treat as patients X

The cost of case finding (including diagnosis) should be economically balanced in relation to possible expenditure on medical care as a whole

Case finding should be a continuing process and not a “once and for all” project X

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Case finding should be a continuing process and not a “once and for all” project

We propose adjusting the year 7 (age 11) vision screening program to include a one-off myopia check. We therefore accept failure of our proposal to meet this requirement.

ConclusionThere is a worldwide myopia epidemic

which requires urgent attention to reduce vision impairment, blindness and costs to wider society.1 The risks associated with myopia are under-appreciated in New Zealand, and treatments need to be refo-cused from correcting refractive error to preventing axial length elongation.10 We’ve shown that under scrutiny of the Wilson and Jungner criteria, the concept of a screening programme for myopia in New Zealand performed relatively well, and so should be considered further. What is needed is

further results from randomised clinical trials which clearly establish the appropriate myopia treatment modalities and timing. The New Zealand Myopia Action Group will then work to establish New Zealand specifi c myopia management guidelines. Following this, a trial should be conducted in the New Zealand setting to assess real-world feasibility and cost-effectiveness of a screening programme to identify early myopia and provide treatment to slow progression. Adjustments could be made to the already available year 7 (age 11) screening programme, consisting of suitable reduction of screening age, and introduction of autorefractors. This would also serve to help accurately document the prevalence of myopia in New Zealand. Addressing the myopia epidemic is a hot topic inter-nationally, with a high volume of ongoing discussion and research. We need to act now, remain active in international discussion, and have an evidence-based approach which is adaptable to new fi ndings.

Competing interests:Nil.

Author information:Ben Wilkinson, Ophthalmology Registrar, Gisborne Hospital, Tairāwhiti District Health

Board, Gisborne; Graham Wilson, Consultant General and Paediatric Ophthalmologist, Gis-borne Hospital, Tairāwhiti District Health Board; Clinical Senior Lecturer, Faculty of Medical and Health Sciences, University of Otago; Principal Investigator, Vision, The Dunedin Study.

Corresponding author: Ben Wilkinson, Department of Ophthalmology, Gisborne Hospital, 421 Ormond Rd,

[email protected]

URL:https://www.nzma.org.nz/journal-articles/does-screening-for-myopia-in-new-zealand-meet-

screening-programme-criteria

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